Horseback Riding in Archer, Florida (Alachua County)

Canopy Oak Trails offers horseback riding
instruction for all levels of riders, from beginner to advanced, western or English. We are fortunate to have several excellent riding instructors, who love teaching beginners & kids. They also teach refresher lessons for those that haven’t ridden in many years.
They can nurture those that may have had bad experiences & wish to regain their confidence in a secure, safe environment. Lessons are available for advanced riders in jumping, dressage & eventing.

We have a 50’ wooden round pen, an arena with great footing & jumps, dressage letters, barrels for barrel racing & an agility course. There are also excellent trails -- lot's of them to enjoy, for those that have the skills to be safe on the trails.

We have many Western & English bridles/saddles of various sizes available for your use, as well as helmets, crops, saddlebags, etc.

Group lessons (usually 2 or 3 students) are $45, for one hour. Private lessons are $45 for a half hour lesson and $90 for a full hour lesson. Once proficient with grooming & tacking, students can arrive half an hour early to groom/tack/warm up before the lesson (and cool down untack, after the lesson is over).

We have a website: www.RidingCanopyOakTrails.com

Call or text to schedule your first lesson or a tour of our safe and scenic facility. I’d love to introduce you to the horses.

We are also have a leasing program, starting at $100/ month for 1 ride/week (for those taking regular lessons) and offer lesson/trail hybrids for beginners who would like to do a trail ride.

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CHA Certified Riding Instruction and Horse Training. Keli Wakeley offers freelance riding instruction and training specializing in showmanship, hunter under saddle, equitation, competitive trail, western pleasure and horsemanship, AQHA, APHA and ApHC affiliation. Specializing in confidence building. Lessons and training structured for children and adults for pleasure or for show. WE DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION DIRECTLY and your interest is important to us! Please contact for service pricing and information or visit us at KW Performance Horses on Facebook.... See More

Keli Wakeley began her career riding and training horses in 1997. She currently makes her home in Archer, Florida where she works for Camp Keystone as their Equine Director. Her career began in South Florida where she worked as a farm manager and quickly began riding with local trainers and soon began training and instructing for pleasure and show. In 2000 Keli was certified with the CHA for english and western disciplines and continued a freelance career riding, training and showing focusing on western pleasure, competitive trail, horsemanship, hunter under saddle, and equitation. After working as a veterinary technician for some time she then accepted a position with Camp Keystone and continues to freelance riding instruction and training in the north Florida area. Keli has been affiliated with AQHA, APHA and ApHC and offers freelance instruction and training for pleasure or show in the Gainesville, Florida area.... See More

Hunter/Jumper lessons for all ages. I have several lesson horses for very beginner up to jumping courses. We attend horse shows every month and riders have won many championships and year end awards. Private facility owned for over 15 years. We also offer many boarding and leasing options. $40/hour $25/hour in Alachua County. Please contact me via phone or email. or
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Offering English riding lessons for the novice rider with a budding interest in horses to the accomplished equestrian. We have lesson horses suitable for all levels, safe ponies through horses able to jump 3'courses. We also provide flat work lessons for those wanting to brush up on their riding skills in general. For the younger bunch, generally 7 and under, we offer a "mini" lesson to help get them accustomed to riding in a shorter session focusing half the time on grooming and the other half on riding. The more seasoned equestrian can lesson privately or in a group session. Our instructor has over 20 years horse experience and is a graduate of University of Florida with degree in animal biology and also elementary education. Our instructor regularly trains and shows locally and on the A circuit. Come visit our facility!... See More

TKO Farm provides a safe and fun learning environment for kids and adults of all ages. TKO's services include lessons, boarding, hosting shows and clinics, horse and pony sales/leases, and a breeding program. Call or email for more info!

Non Profit 501(c)3 Therapeutic Riding Center
Offering an opportunity for disabled individual to experience the benefits of horse back riding.
The program is conducted by a NARHA certified instructor and experienced volunteers.
No paid staff. Community contributions provide funding for the program.
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Instructor Michael Dreessen earned a bachelor's degree in horsemanship from Virginia Intermont College in 1987 and has been professionally teaching since that time. Lessons focus on the hunter jumper style or pleasure riding. All ages and skill levels are accepted.... See More

Wynfield Farm is located in Archer, Fl on 30 beautiful acres. Our privately owned facility offers a 6 stall barn, many grassy fields for turn out, and a lighted ring complete with hunter/jumper course. We specialize in the training of horses and riders for the hunter/jumper show ring. We offer several board optins from full board to training/consignment board. As well as private or group lessons for the beginner to advanced rider. We start lessons as young as age 5 and welcome the adult rider as well. Come and join us for some fun and learning and remember the horse always comes first! Pls use my email to contact me.... See More

Lessons in Balanced Seat riding for all ages, 5 to 85. Teaching beginners through readiness for the show ring, pleasure, foundations of dressage and low jumping. Individual attention, strong foundation in basics, opportunities for trail rides, shows, clinics, horse leases according to the students' preparedness. Positive, encouraging attitude. Learn horse care as well. Full board available.... See More

Offering English or Western Riding Lessons for Beginner or Intermediate riders. We also have limited openings for board and/or training. When contacting me using this website please include your phone number under the Describe Your Needs section. Otherwise it doesn't show up.... See More

Lessons AT YOUR FARM In the Alachua/Gainesville/High Springs/Newberry, FLORIDA area (I travel up to one hour from my farm to yours.) Good horsemanship (groundwork, liberty, and in-the-saddle) is about establishing a better relationship through trust and communication. Teaching mindful relationship-based HORSEMANSHIP. When the relationship is right, you connect with the horse to help them relax and process; then everything is magic for horse and rider. Utilizing learning from my horses as well as internationally recognized clinicians, We move as One Horsemanship helps humans and horses enjoy all of their equestrian activities together. https://www.onehorsemanship.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WemoveasOne.Kyle... See More

Hunt Seat lessons for beginners to Advanced.
Our team attends local shows and events.
Trail rides

We are reliable professionals with over 30 years of experience in all aspects of horse care, training, management and breeding - specializing in Eventing and Racing. We listen to our customers and work with them to address their needs through innovative solutions. Additionally, we operate an Equestrian Career Training Program through our apprenticeships.
Services
Professional riding, training, instruction to create fun and rewarding experiences for the professional or amateur riders. Beginners through Advanced abilities. Lesson Horses Available. Equine Apprenticeship Program. Stud and breeding services. Sales Preparation. Rehabilitation and Retraining programs.... See More

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Horse Back Riding Lessons in Ocala, FL area by Whitney Mulqueen. If you don't have a horse.....we have very nice lesson & lease horses at farm with and indoor and outdoor riding arenas. Due to Insurance & Liability - Farm is not a trail riding barn.

Whitney teaches adults & children and has over 30 years of teaching and riding experience. She has shown Hunt Seat Equitation & Hunters in NY, NJ, CT, MA and PA. Studied Dressage, trained hunters and has taken clinics with Judy Richter (H/J trainer and "R" judge) , Carol Maloney (H/J trainer and "R" judge), and Hanz Renz (3-Day Olympic Swiss Team Coach) makes her a well-rounded instructor. Whitney has a background in Hunter/Jumper/English Equitation/Basic Dressage and has been Horse Show Judge at rated shows in NY, NJ and PA.

Lessons are by appointment. Horses are available to buy or lease. If you are looking for a certain type of horse to buy - Whitney has over 25 years of finding suitable/well matched horses in everyone's price range.

Need an Riding Instructor to come to your farm to work with you and your horse? Whitney is available to travel to your farm to Teach as well.

For lesson, Judging or Clinic information please call Whitney at: ... See More